Cotton women's dresses imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported cotton women's dresses worth $374.8 million (16.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 218 countries. That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $531.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $374.8M | 16.1K t |
| 2023 | $433.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $531.6M | 10.2K t |
| 2021 | $392.2M | 9.8K t |
| 2020 | $78.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $84.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $57.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $87.6M | 3.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cotton women's dresses from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), Hong Kong (36%), India (4%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $180.5M | 48% |
| Hong Kong | $133.2M | 36% |
| India | $13.5M | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $8.9M | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.7M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 1.3% |
| Bangladesh | $4.5M | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4.5M | 1.2% |
| Vietnam | $2.9M | 0.8% |
| United States | $1.4M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.30 per kg, 38% below the world average of $37.87, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton women's dresses exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of cotton women's dresses by Saudi Arabia reached $1.5 million in 2024 (46 tonnes). Most of it went to Bahrain (37%), Turkey (17%), Italy (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+324% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $577K | 37% |
| Turkey | $267K | 17% |
| Italy | $251K | 16% |
| Netherlands | $201K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $73K | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 1.7% |
| Qatar | $26K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $18K | 1.2% |
| Morocco | $17K | 1.1% |
| Hungary | $12K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia cotton women's dresses imports (HS 6204.42): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6204.42: Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton women's dresses imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cotton women's dresses worth $374.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton women's dresses to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($180.5 million), followed by Hong Kong (36%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 114 supplier countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton women's dresses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.30 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $37.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton women's dresses to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $87.6 million in 2017 to $374.8 million in 2024, an increase of 328%. The peak was 2022 at $531.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $255.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export cotton women's dresses?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Turkey and Italy. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $373.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton women's dresses?
The HS code for cotton women's dresses is subheading 6204.42. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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